The 17th annual Walker Festival will be held on June 15 from early in the morning until late at night.

The festival kicks off with the annual bike parade that lines up at 8:30 a.m. at the Walker District Library parking lot. The day ends with music in the entertainment tent that runs until 11 p.m.

In between there is a book sale, petting zoo, children's play area, bingo, laser tag, a kids area, and a host of other events for visitors of all ages.

New this year is the 'Festival of Furry Friends' which should be fun for dog owners.The furry event goes from 10 a.m. until noon in the hospitality tent and is a dog show for dogs and their owners. There are three categories - best dressed dog, best trick, and best look alike. The first two categories are self-explanatory where the third - best look alike - may be a little harder to figure out. Dogs and their owners will be judged as to which pair look most alike. Shelter dogs will also be on hand to be adopted. Those participating need to bring a proof of vaccination for their dog.

From 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. the Walker Lions Club will offer Bingo in the Picnic tent with all of the proceeds going to various projects that benefit the community.

The Ford Motor Company is hosting a "Drive 4UR Community" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the front parking lot. The company will have several new cars to test drive and for each test drive, $20 will be donated to the Walker Ambucs to help raise money for Amtrykes and Indian Hills Trails Camp.

Kramer Entertainment will be on hand to provide all sorts of games for children and adults to play. Daily wristband are just $5 each.

Nearly a dozen food booths will be available during the day.

Live music starts at 3 p.m. with the band "Straight Shot" playing until 6 p.m. and from 7 to 11:30 p.m. "Classic Fix" will provide lots of fun, laughs and dance music.